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PJ59 PHU

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,216 mi
Last recorded101,216 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 PHU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,216 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 91,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 86,732 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 72,722 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 72,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,236 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 60,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edge also cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 51,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edge also cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 45,899 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,878 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 22,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,851 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 11,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body damage

Pass 27 Nov 2012 11,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

body damage

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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PJ59 PHU is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ59 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJ59 PHU registered?

PJ59 PHU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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